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Trip.Best Top 20 Best Things to Do in Frankfurt [2024]

Explore the best things to do in Frankfurt! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Oct 2024
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    "Rome Square, this square is still very famous. It is also a more important memorial point in Germany. When I went to this place, there were a lot of shopping centers inside, and I could see people riding horses here to stroll around. I felt very free."
    Frankfurt.Frankfurt City Centre (Old Town)
    71m from downtown
    Highlights: The Roman Forum is located in the center of Old Frankfurt. It is also the city of old city hall. The square was built in the Middle Ages and destroyed during WWII. It was later almost completely reconstructed. Now it's the only Middle-Age style street left in Frankfurt and stands in stark contrast to the other modern buildings in the city. The Roman Forum is a can't-miss sightseeing destination.Many famous attractions in Frankfurt are nearby, including City Hall, the museum, the church, etc. For many travelers, the Roman Forum is a great place to come and learn about Frankfurt's culture.
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    "nice place to visit with family and friends, alot of nice view and tourists here! will visit here again !"
    Frankfurt.Frankfurt City Centre (Old Town)
    237m from downtown
    Highlights: Frankfurt Cathedral is located in the Roman district, adjacent to the Roman Forum. This Gothic church was built between the 13th and 15th centuries. In the 14th century, it became the coronation site of the Germanic kings. A total of ten emperors of the Holy Roman Empire held coronation ceremonies here. Therefore, it is also known as the "Emperor's Cathedral". The Frankfurt Cathedral was once destroyed by fire, and now it is in front of people's eyes that it was restored in 1877. The appearance of the building is different from the gray and black solemnity of ordinary Gothic churches. The walls of the Frankfurt Cathedral are brick red, and the building lines are simple and smooth. The relatively complicated building is the towering tower. The tower was built in the 15th century and is 95 meters high. It can be seen at a glance from many places in the city, which is very eye-catching. There are 322 steps in the tower to the top of the tower. You can climb the tower for 3 euros and enjoy the city scenery of Frankfurt, but the space in the tower is narrow, so pay attention to safety when climbing. Inside the church The towering curved dome in the church is majestic, and the four huge base columns form a "crown" shape at the top. Although the huge glass windows have no gorgeous decoration, the good lighting makes the interior of the church more holy. bright. The central altar is quite eye-catching, the main altar was built in the 15th century, and the relief on it shows the scene of the crucifixion of Jesus. The painted reliefs on the north wing corridor of the remnants of the colored statues of the central altar money are also very special and worth seeing. The museum of the church displays the mass ritual items from the 14th century to the 20th century, including vestments, wine glasses, holy vessels, etc., which are worth viewing.
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    "Frankfurt hosts a museum festival every year, and you can see most museums in the city for just a few euros, and at night there is a fireworks show on the Main River. Gothic Former Residence is a four-story small western-style building with gardens next to the Mashi Square in the city center. The furnishings in the house also show the solid life of the Gothic family. There are Chinese guidelines and it is no problem to stroll around."
    Frankfurt.Frankfurt City Centre (Old Town)
    325m from downtown
    Highlights: The Goethe House is adjacent to the Goethe Museum. On August 28, 1749, the famous German poet Johann Wolfgang Goethe was born here and spent his youth here. The famous "The Sorrows of Young Werther" and the prologue of "Faust" are completed here. Like the old German dwellings, the former residence is quite inconspicuous. During World War II, the building was almost completely destroyed by bombing. After the war, people faithfully restored the original appearance of the former residence. Precious furniture, authentic works of art, valuable ornaments, books, portraits, and manuscripts carefully moved elsewhere during the war were brought back after the war, and they are now sitting securely in the places that once belonged to them. Overview of the former residence The entrance to the former residence is at the black iron gate at the back door of the house. The Goethe House has four floors, with the hall, yellow room, blue room and kitchen on the first floor. Hangers, Frankfurt-style wooden cabinets and safes are placed in the hall, and a hidden door on the side leads to the underground wine cellar. In the yellow room (Yellowroom) on the left side of the hall, there is a collection of portraits of Goethe in his youth. The blue room was used as a dining room, decorated with a baroque round dining table, a mirror, and a sewing machine that Goethe's mother used to use by the window. The living room climbs up the luxuriously carved stairs to the second floor, where the living room and music room are mainly located. The living room is very spacious and decorated with luxurious and elegant red velvet. Goethe highly respects Chinese culture. The wallpaper in the living room is full of rich Chinese style, so the living room is also called "Peking" hall. It was here that Goethe chatted and laughed with writers, poets and dramatists from Germany and other European countries. The concert hall is also a frequent hangout for the music-loving Goethe family. An old clavichord is kept here, and the surrounding walls are decorated with portraits of members of the Goethe family. The room where Goethe was born The room where Goethe was born is located on the northeast side of the third floor. The newspaper by the window published the news of Goethe's baptism after birth, and the date of birth "August 28, 1749" marked by Goethe himself. In addition, a portrait of Goethe in his later years hangs in the room. The library and gallery on the third floor are also worth a visit, with a collection of 2,000 volumes. These books are well preserved, slightly yellowed, and have a sense of age. Goethe also likes to collect art collections very much. In the gallery on the third floor, you can see many masterpieces of German and Dutch schools. The study on the fourth floor of the former residence of the study houses the high-footed desk used by Goethe. Goethe wrote "Faust", "William Meister's Studying and Roaming Years" and a large number of poems in his narrow and simple studio. The room adjacent to the study houses the puppet theatre, which was featured in Goethe's "Wilhelm Meister's Studying and Wandering Years". On the north side of the fourth floor, there is an exhibition of the former residence of Goethe, where you can see the documents about the building, the customs of Frankfurt, manuscripts, notes, letters and other precious materials of Goethe when he lived in Frankfurt. After visiting the Goethe House, you can go to the Goethe Museum adjacent to it. The museum has a total of 14 exhibition halls displaying paintings from the Goethe era.
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    "The European Central Bank headquarters in Frankfurt is a 40-storey skyscraper. The 12 yellow stars of the Euro Tower on the square symbolize the 12 countries that decided to use the euro before 2002."
    Frankfurt.Frankfurt City Centre (Old Town)
    607m from downtown
    Highlights: The Euro Tower is located in the center of Frankfurt and is the seat of the European Central Bank. It was established on June 1, 1998. It is responsible for the financial and monetary policy of the European Union and the euro area. It is the central bank of the euro area. The building has a total of 40 floors and is 148 meters high. The huge Euro sculpture logo in front of the building is very famous.
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    "Very romantic bridge with a beautiful view of the main river. Totally worth visiting if you are in Frankfurt. Plus the bridge is filled with love padlocks which add a lovely charm to it."
    Frankfurt.Frankfurt City Centre (Old Town)
    313m from downtown
    No.2 of Night Attractions in Frankfurt
    Highlights: The steel-framed pedestrian bridge spans the River Main and connects the south and north banks of Frankfurt. Construction of this neo-Gothic-style bridge began in 1869, and after many renovations, it took shape in 1993. The guardrails on the bridge are covered with iron locks, and visitors hang their wishes here.
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    "[View] There are many luxury brands on the street! [Fun] There is Goethe sculpture Goethe Plaza, and the building is also very distinctive! [Cost-effective] Many big names are very expensive!"
    Frankfurt.Frankfurt City Centre (Old Town)
    575m from downtown
    Highlights: Zell Street is located in the center of Frankfurt. It is a famous local shopping street. Its history can be traced back to the 14th century. There are many shops on both sides of the street. One of the more popular is MyZeil Shopping Centre. MyZeil shopping center was designed by Roman designer Studio Fuksas. The sculptural glass skin forms an iconic swirl shape that is characteristic. MyZeil integrates shopping malls, cinemas, hotels, commercial conference rooms, parking lots, etc., and has more than 100 brands in it. It is the largest shopping mall in Frankfurt, Germany. At the same time, there is also the longest escalator in Europe, 46 meters long. In addition, Zeilstraße is home to Frankfurt's renowned international designer boutiques. If you are tired of shopping, you may wish to sit in the nearby cafes and restaurants and taste the local specialties.
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    "Römerberg is a medieval style public space in the heart of Frankfurt 's old town. It's super cute with loads of coffee shops and pubs. It is very lively and touristic. Totally worth a visit 😍"
    Frankfurt.Frankfurt City Centre (Old Town)
    44m from downtown
    Highlights: This is one of the landmarks of Frankfurt. Located on the Roman Forum, the three gabled buildings are the city hall of Frankfurt, because the middle one used to be the residence of the Roman merchants, hence the name Romer. It used to be the place where the emperor was crowned and is now the office of the mayor. On the second floor of the building is the Kaisersaal, the place where the Holy Roman Emperor held his coronation ceremony. The walls of the hall are hung with portraits of 52 emperors from Charlemagne to Franz II. It used to be the banquet hall after the emperor's coronation ceremony, now it is the reception hall, and now it is also the place where the German national football team triumphs and fans revel. On the second-floor terrace decorated with emblems, players of the German football team were greeted by the crowd.
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    "The banks of the river Main is so beautiful. Whether for a stroll, a run in the morning or just hanging out it is beautiful and totally a place to visit if in Frankfurt."
    Frankfurt.Frankfurt City Centre (Old Town)
    565m from downtown
    Highlights: The full name of Frankfurt is Frankfurt on the Main, and the Main River has added a tenderness to this modern metropolis famous for its financial industry, exhibitions and transportation. You can walk and exercise on both sides of the river. There are also open-air cafes near the river. There are various bridges across the river.
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    "Fengyuan Flea BenzThere are many media materials FB introduced in the current popular new stationery supplies in FengyuanAll available 6-7 New supplies can be bought at a discount and can be integrated into the creative price of our little painters 🈴️ It is appropriate to give you 5 hearts"
    Frankfurt.Sachsenhausen
    512m from downtown
    Highlights: Rigorous and ruthless Germans finally showed their romanticism at the flea market. It is a lively scene on the streets of Germany to sell items that are not used in life at a stall by the Main River, attracting a large number of treasure hunters. In addition to vintage-style clothing, the flea market also has old books, old furniture, paintings, ceramics, silverware, handicrafts, old records, etc. There are many kinds and styles. There will be German sausage and BBQ vendors at different nodes. Go to the flea market to find gadgets in your leisure time, there will be a surprise baby waiting for you to bring it home! Don't be too soft-hearted when bargaining!
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    "Frankfurt hosts a museum festival every year, and you can enjoy most museums in the city for a few euros, and you can also participate in fireworks, eating, drinking and shopping on both sides of the Main River. Steed is undoubtedly the most worth visiting, Picasso, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Monet, Vermeer, Degas, Renoir, veneer. The museum needs to bring a 1 euro coin storage backpack, WC enough."
    Frankfurt.Sachsenhausen
    1km from downtown
    Highlights: The Stadler Museum is a well-known art museum in Germany, funded by the Frankfurt banker Stadl. With more than 100,000 works in the collection, spanning more than 700 years, it has an extensive collection of medieval and modern German, Japanese, Italian, Dutch and French paintings. The museum includes medieval German frondo paintings (Jan van Eyck, Dura, Hobain, Cranach), Italian painters from the 14th to the 18th centuries (Botticelli Fraangier) Lick, Raphael, Thiepolo), 17th-century masters (Elsheimer Rubens, Rembrandt, Femmel, Poussin), Romantics and Nazarés (Faure) As well as the works of the Expressionists (Beckomann, Lerchner). The museum is mainly divided into three floors. The second floor collects works of art from a long time ago, the first floor is modern and the basement is modern. In the open space in the backyard of the museum, there are light-transmitting patios connected to the ground floor, which are illuminated during the day and illuminated at night.
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FAQ

What Best Things to Do are there in Frankfurt?
These are all Best Things to Do in Frankfurt:The Roman Forum, Frankfurt Cathedral, Goethe House, Eurotower, Iron Footbridge
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Frankfurt?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Frankfurt include:The Roman Forum:4.6, Frankfurt Cathedral:4.6, Goethe House:4.5, Eurotower:4.4, Iron Footbridge:4.5
At what locations in Frankfurt can Best Things to Do in Frankfurt be found?
The Best Things to Do in Frankfurt are mainly located in:The Roman Forum:Frankfurt, Frankfurt Cathedral:Frankfurt, Goethe House:Frankfurt, Eurotower:Frankfurt, Iron Footbridge:Frankfurt
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